This contractor is employed by a company that manufactures paved surfaces such as sidewalks, concrete floors, and driveways. Some companies will even work on larger projects, such as an airport runway. They will be hired by city agencies, homeowners and businesses to repair existing paved surfaces or make new ones. Many of the companies that paving contractors work for will focus on either commercial or residential work, but some will do both. It depends on the job and the equipment needed.

Commercial Paving Contractors

They are the ones who will generally provide the price for the work needed in the outline of a bid. The one who is offered the job is usually the lowest bidder, but not always. When working on commercial jobs, the contractor will report to the construction manager or general contractor instead of the owner. One of the jobs a paving contractor does is for parking lots, walkways, and floors in new developments. If it is a municipal project, they can repair any damage to an existing payment such as cracks or potholes or lay new sidewalks or paths,

Residential Paving Contractors

They will meet with the owner to discuss the project needed, estimate the approximate cost of materials and labor, and then provide the owner with an estimate. The owner can hire them to put up a deck, patio, or walkway. They can also repair structures like walkways or stairs. Some of these paving companies may focus solely on paving gardens. This may include laying stone features such as exterior tile or pavers or installing a poured surface.

used machinery

Working as a paving contractor requires being able to use large equipment, which may include:

• Paver machine to smooth the surface of roads or parking lots just traced
• Excavator to prepare the ground for paving
• Tampers, which are large machines used to help flatten gravel or dirt surfaces.
• Dump truck to transport any excess waste products and dirt and to transport gravel or stones

Becoming a Paving Contractor

If you want to have a career working in this field, you need to be one who doesn’t mind working outdoors in any kind of weather. You should also be comfortable working on roads that are heavily traveled, as this type of work is done during the day when traffic passes by. You may also work as a flag bearer, so you must have experience in road safety and signaling. Working as a paving contractor, you can expect to work in busy, noisy, and dirty conditions. If you work with hot asphalt, you need to be aware of the different levels of heat and possible toxic gases.